Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs, perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. This effortless recipe transforms baby back ribs into tender, fall-off-the-bone masterpieces with just a few minutes of prep time. The slow cooker does all the work, ensuring that each bite is infused with rich barbecue flavors. Whether you’re serving them at a family dinner or a backyard BBQ, these ribs are guaranteed to impress. Top them off with your favorite BBQ sauce and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 3 cups BBQ sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ribs by cutting if necessary.
- In a bowl, combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper; rub onto both sides of the ribs.
- Stand the ribs upright in the slow cooker and pour a cup of BBQ sauce over them.
- Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 7 hours.
- Carefully transfer ribs to a foil-lined pan, brush with more BBQ sauce, and broil for 6-10 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve with extra BBQ sauce and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (High) or 7 hours (Low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg